Thursday, April 19, 2007

What a Knock Out!

I recently discovered Knockout roses, thanks to the recommendation of a landscaper and my kind next-door neighbor who then tracked some down for us at a nursery in Pensacola.

Introduced in the United Kingdom in 2000, Knockout roses became the 2004 ARS Members' Choice by the American Rose Society. These beautiful floribundas are disease-resistant (including the dreaded blackspot), bloom profusely, tolerate high humidity, and are supposedly salt-tolerant!

My newly-planted Knockouts are already blooming profusely and have caught the attention of hummingbirds. The only problem I've had is getting a good photograph! Their color is so vivid that they almost appear florescent in my shots!

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My name is D.J. A few years ago I moved to one of the most beautiful places in the world--Pensacola Beach, Florida. I love exploring the beach, documenting its changes with my photos, volunteering to help our sea turtles, attending concerts on the beach in the summer, and participating in many of the events we have throughout the year. I also enjoy sharing my photographs with you so that you can appreciate the beauty of our very special island.